Cork and kerry, Ireland

Hold Your Memories in Your Hands

Hold Your Memories in Your Hands

HERITAGE WEDDING ALBUMS

Picture this: it's your anniversary. First, tenth, fiftieth.

You're curled up together, pulling a beautifully crafted book from your shelf. As you turn each page, you're transported right back to Ireland. The way the wind caught your clothes on that clifftop. That moment you cried and then laughed during your vows. The warm glow of the pub where you celebrated afterward.

That's the magic of a heritage album. And because these lovely books are handcrafted by actual humans who care about quality in a professional lab, you'll still be turning those pages 50 years from now.

Why Your Elopement Deserves to Live on Your Bookshelf

Look, as someone who grew up watching technology evolve from floppy disks to whatever comes after cloud storage, I have thoughts about digital file formats. Who knows if JPEGs will even be readable in 30 years?

You know what's never going to need a software update? Your album.

(Also let's be honest, that external hard drive from 2018 sitting in your desk drawer? It's not going to last forever.)

Digital Files are Complicated

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Why Print Your Images?

THE POINT OF ALBUMS

This is just science, my darlings. And you can trust me on that, because I am a scientist. (That is actually true, I trained as a forensic chemist. Fun fact.)

When your images are beautifully printed and bound, you're 427x* more likely to look at them than if they're buried in some nested folder structure on your computer labeled "wedding pics final_full gallery FINAL v2."

*Results may be exaggerated, but you see my point.

You'll Actually Look at Them. A Lot.

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The lab sends all the albums to me for a final check to make sure they're perfect before I send them to you.

I get emotional holding them, and they're not even photos of my own wedding. There's just something about holding a tangible memory in your hands that hits your heart differently than scrolling through photos on a screen.

Plus, printed photos are the final form of digital photography--it's their ultimate evolution, what they were always intended to be. I'll let you in on a secret: when I'm photographing your elopement, when I'm editing the photos, I'm thinking about your album.

Printed Images Hit Different

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"But I made sure not to get tears on the album!"

“I only cried a little when we opened it”

When your album arrives, I'll do one final check to make sure it's absolutely perfect before sending it your way to enjoy for years and years and years.

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Your album will be handcrafted by the wonderful humans at the lab I partner with. (They are incredible and so detail-oriented and I love them.)

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Once you love the design, it's time to make it yours. You'll get to choose from all sorts of beautiful fabrics (including a vegan leather you'll have to see to believe), pick your colours, and decide what you'd like on the cover.

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I'll design the whole thing for you (no stress!) and send it to you through a neat online system where you can flip through the pages virtually. Want to change something? Just leave a comment right on that page. No confusing email chains.

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Tell me you'd like one! You can order your album at any time--before your elopement, after, or even years later when you realize those digital files are still sitting untouched on your computer.

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in 5 easy steps

How to get your very own album

I know album design can sound overwhelming.

There are several key ingredients that go into a timeless, emotional, aesthetic album design, but you don't have to worry about any of it. I've invested in all of that design education (and experience) so you don't have to.

"But what about the design process, is it A Lot...?"

And the cover? I'll design that for you too.

Want to see fabric swatches in real life, or assess which debossing inks look best with your fabric choice? We can hop on a free design call, and I'll show you real fabric and foil samples. 

It's important to me that you're happy with every aspect of the album; nothing is sent to the lab without your sign-off.

The whole process is designed (hah. sorry) to be as easy and fun as possible. Because these albums aren't just books--they're the first family heirloom of your married life together.

And that deserves to be   special

An archival quality, professionally designed, storytelling album. Your memories right there in your hands.

INCLUDES:

  • A 16x12, 12x9, or 8x6 lay-flat album (the wee ones are great for gifts!)

  • Starting at 20 spreads (40 pages). Extra pages available up to a max of 100.

  • Bespoke album design done for you, then sent to you online to approve or make changes.

  • A custom album cover in whichever fabric and colour you like.

  • Album "debossing," which is a gilded imprint of a design. This can be as simple as your names or the date, or you can add in artistic elements.

  • A video call design session with me where you can see your fabric and debossing choices together and finalize the cover design.

Heritage Albums

printed images

Starting at €700

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If you're already booked with me or I've already photographed your elopement, you can email me directly to order an album: 

100

Number of pages you can fit in an album

04

Number of fabric types available (plus colours!)

4 lbs

Weight of a standard album

50-60

Average number of images in a 40-page album

Frequently
Asked
Questions

How many images will be in our album? +
This varies a bit depending on the size of your album and the flow of your elopement. As a wee guide, multiply the number of spreads by 1.5 or 2 (sometimes more). I design with intention — rather than cramming spreads full of images, I give each photo room to breathe. This creates a more timeless, soothing design.
What exactly is an album spread? +
When you open your album and lay it flat, the two pages you see make up one spread. So for example, a 25-spread album has 50 pages to fill.
How many design revisions can we make? +
You get three rounds of revisions with every album. (Though between us? Most of my clients only need one round, occasionally two.) Any additional rounds beyond three will have a small fee attached.
Do these albums lay flat? +
Oh my goodness, yes — and in such a lovely way. Your album pages will lie completely flat when open, so no precious moments get lost in that centre crease.
Can we get our album by a specific date? +
Timing can be a bit variable, especially around the holidays when the lab gets quite busy. If you're hoping to have your album by a particular date (perhaps for a special occasion?), let me know as soon as you can. We'll make sure to plan accordingly.
What about the cover design? +
I'll take care of that for you! One cover design element for debossing comes included in your base price. We'll work together to create something that feels perfectly you — whether that's text or a more elaborate design. You won't have to worry about figuring out any of the technical bits.
What if we want to order multiple albums? +
Duplicate albums are exact copies of your main album, available at a lower price than the original, and they are perfect for gifts. You can order them in the same size as your original or go for a smaller version.
How do we keep our album looking beautiful? +
While you don't need to handle your album with cotton gloves, there are some simple ways to keep it looking lovely for years to come:

1. Clean hands are your friend — our skin's natural oils can leave smudges on the pages
2. The pages have a lustre coating that can be gently wiped with a damp cloth if needed
3. Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading (though do note that some leathers will develop a beautiful patina over time)
4. Consider adding a slipcase to protect from dust and sun

Album Edition

Looking for a photographer who can also make you a stunning album?

Fill out this wee form to get in touch! Albums may be the final step in the process, but it all starts here. The more information you can give me the better.